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CE11 UFG

2011 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,407 mi
Last recorded64,407 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52098,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 UFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 64,407 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 64,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 64,095 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 64,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,918 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,447 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 61,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021
Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,578 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 49,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 45,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 22,826 miles

rear pads wearing thin

rear tyres on 2mm

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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CE11 UFG is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE11 UFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE11 UFG registered?

CE11 UFG is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is CE11 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 UFG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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